JP2018053298A - Substrate processing apparatus, method of manufacturing semiconductor device, and recording medium - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
本開示は、基板処理装置、半導体装置の製造方法および記録媒体に関する。 The present disclosure relates to a substrate processing apparatus, a semiconductor device manufacturing method, and a recording medium.
半導体装置の製造工程の一工程として、基板上に、シリコン(Si)等の所定元素を含む酸化膜を形成する処理を複数の装置で行うことがある(例えば特許文献1参照)。 As a process of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a process of forming an oxide film containing a predetermined element such as silicon (Si) on a substrate may be performed with a plurality of devices (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
基板毎の処理均一性を向上させることが求められている。 There is a demand for improving processing uniformity for each substrate.
そこで本開示では、基板毎の処理均一性の向上可能な技術を提供する。 Therefore, the present disclosure provides a technique capable of improving the processing uniformity for each substrate.
一態様によれば、
基板を処理する複数の処理室と、複数の処理室のそれぞれに設けられ基板を所定温度に加熱する加熱部と、複数の処理室に接続された真空搬送室と、真空搬送室に設けられ、基板を複数枚搬送可能な搬送ロボットと、真空搬送室に接続されたロードロック室と、ロードロック室内に設けられ、処理室で処理された基板を支持する支持部と、ロードロック室に不活性ガスを供給する不活性ガス供給部と、冷却レシピが記録された記憶装置と、基板を処理室で所定温度に加熱して処理した後、基板を処理室からロードロック室に搬送し、基板の温度に対応する冷却レシピを記憶装置から読み出し、冷却レシピに基づいて基板に不活性ガスを供給して基板を冷却する様に、不活性ガス供給部と記憶装置とを制御する制御部と、を有する技術が提供される。
According to one aspect,
A plurality of processing chambers for processing a substrate; a heating unit provided in each of the plurality of processing chambers for heating the substrate to a predetermined temperature; a vacuum transfer chamber connected to the plurality of processing chambers; and a vacuum transfer chamber. A transfer robot capable of transferring a plurality of substrates, a load lock chamber connected to the vacuum transfer chamber, a support unit provided in the load lock chamber for supporting a substrate processed in the processing chamber, and inert to the load lock chamber After processing the substrate by heating the substrate to a predetermined temperature in the processing chamber, the substrate is transferred from the processing chamber to the load lock chamber, A control unit that reads the cooling recipe corresponding to the temperature from the storage device and controls the inert gas supply unit and the storage device so as to cool the substrate by supplying an inert gas to the substrate based on the cooling recipe. Technology that has That.
本開示に係る技術によれば、基板毎の処理均一性の向上可能となる。 According to the technology according to the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the processing uniformity for each substrate.
以下に本開示の実施の形態について説明する。 Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below.
<一実施形態>
(1)基板処理システムの構成
一実施形態に係る基板処理システムの概要構成を、図1、図2、図4を用いて説明する。図1は本実施形態に係る基板処理システムの構成例を示す横断面図である。図2は、本実施形態に係る基板処理システムの構成例を示す図1のα−α’における縦断面図である。図4は、図1のβ−β’の縦断面図であり、プロセスモジュールに供給するガス供給系と排気系を説明する説明図である。
<One Embodiment>
(1) Configuration of Substrate Processing System A schematic configuration of a substrate processing system according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of a substrate processing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along α-α ′ in FIG. 1 showing a configuration example of the substrate processing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of β-β ′ in FIG. 1 and is an explanatory diagram for explaining a gas supply system and an exhaust system supplied to the process module.
図1および図2において、本開示が適用される基板処理システム1000は、ウエハ200を処理するもので、IOステージ1100、大気搬送室1200、ロードロック(L/L)室1300、真空搬送室(トランスファモジュール:TM)1400、プロセスモジュール(PM)110で主に構成される。次に各構成について具体的に説明する。図1の説明においては、前後左右は、X1方向が右、X2方向が左、Y1方向が前、Y2方向が後とする。 1 and 2, a substrate processing system 1000 to which the present disclosure is applied processes a wafer 200, and includes an IO stage 1100, an atmospheric transfer chamber 1200, a load lock (L / L) chamber 1300, a vacuum transfer chamber ( This is mainly composed of a transfer module (TM) 1400 and a process module (PM) 110. Next, each configuration will be specifically described. In the description of FIG. 1, the front, rear, left, and right are X1 direction is right, X2 direction is left, Y1 direction is front, and Y2 direction is rear.
(大気搬送室・IOステージ)
基板処理システム1000の手前には、IOステージ(ロードポート)1100が設置されている。IOステージ1100上には複数のポッド1001が搭載されている。ポッド1001はシリコン(Si)基板などのウエハ200を搬送するキャリアとして用いられ、ポッド1001内には、未処理の基板(ウエハ)200や処理済のウエハ200がそれぞれ水平姿勢で複数格納されるように構成されている。
(Atmospheric transfer room / IO stage)
An IO stage (load port) 1100 is installed in front of the substrate processing system 1000. A plurality of pods 1001 are mounted on the IO stage 1100. The pod 1001 is used as a carrier for transporting a wafer 200 such as a silicon (Si) substrate. A plurality of unprocessed substrates (wafers) 200 and processed wafers 200 are stored in the pod 1001 in a horizontal posture. It is configured.
ポッド1001にはキャップ1120が設けられ、ポッドオープナ(Pod Opener:PO)1210によって開閉される。PO1210は、IOステージ1100に載置されたポッド1001のキャップ1120を開閉し、基板出し入れ口を開放・閉鎖することにより、ポッド1001に対するウエハ200の出し入れを可能とする。ポッド1001は図示しない工程内搬送装置(RGV)によって、IOステージ1100に対して、供給および排出される。 The pod 1001 is provided with a cap 1120 and is opened and closed by a pod opener (PO) 1210. The PO 1210 opens and closes the cap 1120 of the pod 1001 placed on the IO stage 1100, and opens and closes the substrate loading / unloading port, thereby enabling the wafer 200 to be loaded and unloaded from the pod 1001. The pod 1001 is supplied to and discharged from the IO stage 1100 by an in-process transfer device (RGV) (not shown).
IOステージ1100は大気搬送室1200に隣接する。大気搬送室1200は、IOステージ1100と異なる面に、後述するロードロック室1300が連結される。 The IO stage 1100 is adjacent to the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200. The atmospheric transfer chamber 1200 is connected to a load lock chamber 1300 described later on a surface different from the IO stage 1100.
大気搬送室1200内にはウエハ200を移載する第1搬送ロボットとしての大気搬送ロボット1220が設置されている。図2に示すように、大気搬送ロボット1220は大気搬送室1200に設置されたエレベータ1230によって昇降されるように構成されているとともに、リニアアクチュエータ1240によって左右方向に往復移動されるように構成されている。 An atmospheric transfer robot 1220 as a first transfer robot for transferring the wafer 200 is installed in the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200. As shown in FIG. 2, the atmospheric transfer robot 1220 is configured to be moved up and down by an elevator 1230 installed in the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200, and is configured to be reciprocated in the left-right direction by a linear actuator 1240. Yes.
図2に示すように、大気搬送室1200の上部にはクリーンエアを供給するクリーンユニット1250が設置されている。また、図1に示されているように、大気搬送室1200の左側にはウエハ200に形成されているノッチまたはオリエンテーションフラットを合わせる装置(以下、プリアライナという)1260が設置されている。 As shown in FIG. 2, a clean unit 1250 for supplying clean air is installed in the upper part of the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200. As shown in FIG. 1, an apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a pre-aligner) 1260 for aligning a notch or an orientation flat formed on the wafer 200 is installed on the left side of the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200.
図1および図2に示すように、大気搬送室1200の筐体1270の前側には、ウエハ200を大気搬送室1200に対して搬入搬出するための基板搬入搬出口1280と、PO1210とが設置されている。基板搬入搬出口1280を挟んでPO1210と反対側、すなわち筐体1270の外側にはIOステージ1100が設置されている。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a substrate loading / unloading port 1280 for loading / unloading the wafer 200 into / from the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200 and a PO 1210 are installed on the front side of the casing 1270 of the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200. ing. An IO stage 1100 is installed on the opposite side of the PO 1210 with respect to the substrate loading / unloading port 1280, that is, on the outside of the housing 1270.
大気搬送室1200の筐体1270の後ろ側には、ウエハ200をロードロック室1300に搬入搬出するための基板搬入出口1290が設けられる。基板搬入出口1290は、ゲートバルブ1330によって解放・閉鎖することにより、ウエハ200の出し入れを可能とする。 A substrate loading / unloading port 1290 for loading / unloading the wafer 200 into / from the load lock chamber 1300 is provided on the rear side of the housing 1270 of the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200. The substrate loading / unloading port 1290 is opened / closed by the gate valve 1330 to allow the wafer 200 to be loaded / unloaded.
(ロードロック(L/L)室)
次にL/L室1300について図1,図2,図3を用いて説明する。図3の下側の図は、上側の図のγ―γ´の断面図である。
ロードロック室1300は大気搬送室1200に隣接する。L/L室1300を構成する筐体1310が有する面のうち、大気搬送室1200とは異なる面には、後述するように、TM1400が配置される。L/L室1300は、大気搬送室1200の圧力とTM1400の圧力に合わせて筐体1310内の圧力が変動するため、負圧に耐え得る構造に構成されている。
(Load lock (L / L) room)
Next, the L / L chamber 1300 will be described with reference to FIGS. The lower diagram of FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line γ-γ ′ of the upper diagram.
The load lock chamber 1300 is adjacent to the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200. Of the surfaces of the housing 1310 constituting the L / L chamber 1300, TM1400 is disposed on a surface different from the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200, as will be described later. The L / L chamber 1300 has a structure that can withstand negative pressure because the pressure in the housing 1310 fluctuates in accordance with the pressure of the atmospheric transfer chamber 1200 and the pressure of TM1400.
筐体1310のうち、TM1400と隣接する側には、基板搬入搬出口1340が設けられる。基板搬入出口1340は、ゲートバルブ(GV)1350によって解放・閉鎖することで、ウエハ200の出し入れを可能とする。 A substrate carry-in / out port 1340 is provided on the side of the housing 1310 adjacent to the TM 1400. The substrate loading / unloading port 1340 is opened / closed by a gate valve (GV) 1350 so that the wafer 200 can be taken in and out.
さらに、L/L室1300内には、ウエハ200が載置される支持部1311a,1311b,1311c,1311dが設置されている。なお、支持部1311a,1311bは第1支持部であって、未処理のウエハ200を支持し、支持部1311c,1311dは第2支持部であって、処理済のウエハ200が支持される様に構成される。 Further, in the L / L chamber 1300, support portions 1311a, 1311b, 1311c, and 1311d on which the wafer 200 is placed are installed. The support portions 1311a and 1311b are first support portions that support the unprocessed wafer 200, and the support portions 1311c and 1311d are second support portions that support the processed wafer 200. Composed.
また、L/L室1300内に冷却ガスとしての不活性ガスを供給する不活性ガス供給部とL/L室1300内の雰囲気を排気する排気部601,602が設けられている。不活性ガス供給部は、ガス供給管501a,502aとバルブ501b,502bとMFC501c,502cを有し、L/L室1300内に供給する冷却ガスの流量を調整可能に構成される。 In addition, an inert gas supply unit that supplies an inert gas as a cooling gas and exhaust units 601 and 602 that exhaust the atmosphere in the L / L chamber 1300 are provided in the L / L chamber 1300. The inert gas supply unit includes gas supply pipes 501a and 502a, valves 501b and 502b, and MFCs 501c and 502c, and is configured to be able to adjust the flow rate of the cooling gas supplied into the L / L chamber 1300.
また、第2支持部1311c,1311dの下側には、ウエハ200と対向する冷却部801a,801bがそれぞれ設けられている。冷却部801a,801bのウエハ200と対向する面は、少なくともウエハ200の直径よりも大きく形成される。また、冷却部801a,801bには、冷媒流路802a,802bが構成され、チラー803から冷媒が供給される様に構成される。ここで冷媒は、例えば、水(H2O)、パーフルオロポリエーテル(PFPE)等が用いられる。 In addition, cooling units 801a and 801b facing the wafer 200 are provided below the second support portions 1311c and 1311d, respectively. The surfaces of the cooling units 801 a and 801 b facing the wafer 200 are formed to be at least larger than the diameter of the wafer 200. Further, refrigerant flow paths 802a and 802b are formed in the cooling units 801a and 801b, and the refrigerant is supplied from the chiller 803. Here, for example, water (H 2 O), perfluoropolyether (PFPE), or the like is used as the refrigerant.
(真空搬送室)
基板処理システム1000は、負圧下でウエハ200が搬送される搬送空間となる搬送室としてのTM1400を備えている。TM1400を構成する筐体1410は平面視が五角形に形成され、五角形の各辺には、L/L室1300及びウエハ200を処理するプロセスモジュール(PM)110a〜110dが連結されている。TM1400の略中央部には、負圧下でウエハ200を移載(搬送)する第2搬送ロボットとしての真空搬送ロボット1700がフランジ1430を基部として設置されている。なお、ここでは、TM1400を五角形の例を示すが、四角形や六角形などの多角形であっても良い。
(Vacuum transfer chamber)
The substrate processing system 1000 includes a TM 1400 as a transfer chamber serving as a transfer space for transferring the wafer 200 under a negative pressure. The casing 1410 constituting the TM 1400 is formed in a pentagonal shape in plan view, and an L / L chamber 1300 and process modules (PM) 110a to 110d for processing the wafer 200 are connected to each side of the pentagon. A vacuum transfer robot 1700 as a second transfer robot for transferring (transferring) the wafer 200 under a negative pressure is installed at a substantially central portion of the TM 1400 with a flange 1430 as a base. In addition, although TM1400 shows the example of a pentagon here, polygons, such as a rectangle and a hexagon, may be sufficient.
筐体1410の側壁のうち、L/L室1300と隣接する側には、基板搬入搬出口1420が設けられている。基板搬入出口1420は、GV1350によって解放・閉鎖することで、ウエハ200の出し入れを可能とする。 A substrate loading / unloading port 1420 is provided on the side wall of the housing 1410 adjacent to the L / L chamber 1300. The substrate loading / unloading port 1420 is opened / closed by the GV 1350 so that the wafer 200 can be loaded / unloaded.
TM1400内に設置される真空搬送ロボット1700は、図2に示すように、エレベータ1450およびフランジ1430によってTM1400の気密性を維持しつつ昇降できるように構成されている。真空搬送ロボット1700の詳細な構成は後述する。エレベータ1450は、真空搬送ロボット1700が有する二つのアーム1800と1900をそれぞれ独立して昇降可能なよう構成されている。また、二つのアーム1800と1900のそれぞれは、ツイーザ1801,1802,1901,1902が設けられ、一つのアームで二つのウエハ200を同時に搬送可能に構成される。 As shown in FIG. 2, the vacuum transfer robot 1700 installed in the TM 1400 is configured to be lifted and lowered by the elevator 1450 and the flange 1430 while maintaining the airtightness of the TM 1400. The detailed configuration of the vacuum transfer robot 1700 will be described later. The elevator 1450 is configured so that the two arms 1800 and 1900 of the vacuum transfer robot 1700 can be raised and lowered independently. Each of the two arms 1800 and 1900 is provided with tweezers 1801, 1802, 1901, 1902, and is configured so that two arms 200 can be simultaneously transferred by one arm.
筐体1410の天井であって、筐体1410内に不活性ガスを供給するための不活性ガス供給孔1460が設けられる。不活性ガス供給孔1460には不活性ガス供給管1510が設けられる。不活性ガス供給管1510には上流から順に不活性ガス源1520、マスフローコントローラ(MFC)1530、バルブ1540が設けられ、筐体1410内に供給する不活性ガスの供給量を制御している。 An inert gas supply hole 1460 for supplying an inert gas is provided in the casing 1410 at the ceiling of the casing 1410. An inert gas supply pipe 1510 is provided in the inert gas supply hole 1460. The inert gas supply pipe 1510 is provided with an inert gas source 1520, a mass flow controller (MFC) 1530, and a valve 1540 in order from the upstream side to control the supply amount of the inert gas supplied into the housing 1410.
主に、不活性ガス供給管1510、MFC1530、バルブ1540で、TM1400における不活性ガス供給部1500が構成される。なお、不活性ガス源1520、ガス供給孔1460を不活性ガス供給部1500に含めてもよい。 Mainly, the inert gas supply pipe 1500 in the TM 1400 is configured by the inert gas supply pipe 1510, the MFC 1530, and the valve 1540. Note that the inert gas source 1520 and the gas supply hole 1460 may be included in the inert gas supply unit 1500.
筐体1410の底壁には、筐体1410の雰囲気を排気するための排気孔1470が設けられる。排気孔1470には、排気管1610が設けられる。排気管1610には、上流から順に圧力制御器であるAPC(AutoPressure Controller)1620、ポンプ1630が設けられる。 An exhaust hole 1470 for exhausting the atmosphere of the housing 1410 is provided in the bottom wall of the housing 1410. An exhaust pipe 1610 is provided in the exhaust hole 1470. The exhaust pipe 1610 is provided with an APC (Auto Pressure Controller) 1620 and a pump 1630 which are pressure controllers in order from the upstream.
主に、排気管1610、APC1620でTM1400におけるガス排気部1600が構成される。なお、ポンプ1630、排気孔1470をガス排気部に含めてもよい。 Mainly, the exhaust pipe 1610 and the APC 1620 constitute a gas exhaust unit 1600 in TM1400. In addition, you may include the pump 1630 and the exhaust hole 1470 in a gas exhaust part.
不活性ガス供給部1500、ガス排気部1600の協働によってTM1400の雰囲気が制御される。例えば、筐体1410内の圧力が制御される。 The atmosphere of TM1400 is controlled by the cooperation of the inert gas supply unit 1500 and the gas exhaust unit 1600. For example, the pressure in the housing 1410 is controlled.
図1に示されているように、筐体1410の五枚の側壁のうち、ロードロック室1300が設置されていない側には、ウエハ200に所望の処理を行うPM110a、110b、110c、110dが連結されている。 As shown in FIG. 1, PM 110 a, 110 b, 110 c, and 110 d that perform a desired process on the wafer 200 are on the side of the five side walls of the housing 1410 where the load lock chamber 1300 is not installed. It is connected.
PM110a、110b、110c、110dのそれぞれには、基板処理装置の一構成のチャンバ100が設けられている。具体的には、PM110aはチャンバ100a、100bが設けられる。PM110bにはチャンバ100c、100dが設けられる。PM110cにはチャンバ100e、100fが設けられる。PM110dにはチャンバ100g、100hが設けられる。 Each of the PMs 110a, 110b, 110c, and 110d is provided with a chamber 100 that is a component of the substrate processing apparatus. Specifically, the PM 110a is provided with chambers 100a and 100b. The PM 110b is provided with chambers 100c and 100d. The PM 110c is provided with chambers 100e and 100f. The PM 110d is provided with chambers 100g and 100h.
筐体1410の側壁のうち、各チャンバ100と向かい合う壁には基板搬入出口1480が設けられる。例えば、図2に記載のように、チャンバ100aと向かい合う壁には、基板入出口1480aが設けられる。 A substrate loading / unloading port 1480 is provided on the side wall of the housing 1410 that faces each chamber 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a substrate entrance / exit 1480a is provided on the wall facing the chamber 100a.
ゲートバルブ(GV)1490は、図1に示されているように、チャンバ毎に設けられる。具体的には、チャンバ100aとTM1400との間にはゲートバルブ1490aが、チャンバ100bとの間にはGV1490bが設けられる。チャンバ100cとの間にはGV1490cが、チャンバ100dとの間にはGV1490dが設けられる。チャンバ100eとの間にはGV1490eが、チャンバ100fとの間にはGV1490fが設けられる。チャンバ100gとの間にはGV1490gが、チャンバ100hとの間にはGV1490hが設けられる。 A gate valve (GV) 1490 is provided for each chamber as shown in FIG. Specifically, a gate valve 1490a is provided between the chamber 100a and the TM 1400, and a GV 1490b is provided between the chamber 100b. GV1490c is provided between the chamber 100c and GV1490d is provided between the chamber 100d. GV1490e is provided between the chamber 100e and GV1490f is provided between the chamber 100f. GV1490g is provided between the chamber 100g and GV1490h is provided between the chamber 100h.
各GV1490によって解放・閉鎖することで、基板搬入出口1480を介したウエハ200の出し入れを可能とする。 The wafer 200 can be taken in and out through the substrate loading / unloading port 1480 by being opened and closed by each GV 1490.
また、TM1400内であって、各GVの前には、ウエハ200の温度を測定する温度センサ701a,701b,701c,701d,701e,701f,701g,701h,701i,701jが設けられていても良い。温度センサは例えば、放射温度計である。温度センサを設けることによって、搬送中のウエハ200の温度を測定することが可能となる。 Further, in the TM 1400, temperature sensors 701a, 701b, 701c, 701d, 701e, 701f, 701g, 701h, 701i, and 701j for measuring the temperature of the wafer 200 may be provided in front of each GV. . The temperature sensor is, for example, a radiation thermometer. By providing the temperature sensor, the temperature of the wafer 200 being transferred can be measured.
(プロセスモジュール:PM)
続いて各PM110の内、PM110aについて、図1、図2、図4を例にして説明する。図4はPM110aとPM110aに接続されるガス供給部と、PM110aに接続されるガス排気部との関連を説明する説明図である。
(Process module: PM)
Next, among the PMs 110, the PM 110a will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between PM 110a and a gas supply unit connected to PM 110a and a gas exhaust unit connected to PM 110a.
ここではPM110aを例にしているが、他のPM110b、PM110c、PM110dにおいても同様の構造であるため、ここでは説明を省略する。 Here, PM 110a is taken as an example, but the other PM 110b, PM 110c, and PM 110d have the same structure, and thus description thereof is omitted here.
図4に記載のように、PM110aには、ウエハ200を処理する基板処理装置の一構成のチャンバ100aとチャンバ100bが設けられる。チャンバ100aとチャンバ100bの間には隔壁2040aが設けられ、それぞれのチャンバ内の雰囲気が混在しないように構成される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the PM 110 a is provided with a chamber 100 a and a chamber 100 b that are a component of the substrate processing apparatus for processing the wafer 200. A partition wall 2040a is provided between the chamber 100a and the chamber 100b so that the atmosphere in each chamber is not mixed.
図2に記載のように、チャンバ100eとTM1400が隣り合う壁には、基板搬入搬出口2060eが設けられ、同様に、チャンバ100aとTM1400が隣り合う壁には基板搬入出口2060aが設けられている。 As shown in FIG. 2, a substrate carry-in / out port 2060e is provided on the wall adjacent to the chamber 100e and TM1400, and similarly, a substrate carry-in / out port 2060a is provided on the wall adjacent to the chamber 100a and TM1400. .
各チャンバ100にはウエハ200を支持する基板支持部210が設けられている。 Each chamber 100 is provided with a substrate support 210 for supporting the wafer 200.
PM110aには、チャンバ100aとチャンバ100bのそれぞれに処理ガスを供給するガス供給部が接続されている。ガス供給部は、第1ガス供給部(処理ガス供給部)、第2ガス供給部(反応ガス供給部)、第3ガス供給部(パージガス供給部)などで構成される。各ガス供給部の構成については後述する。 A gas supply unit that supplies a processing gas to each of the chamber 100a and the chamber 100b is connected to the PM 110a. The gas supply unit includes a first gas supply unit (processing gas supply unit), a second gas supply unit (reactive gas supply unit), a third gas supply unit (purge gas supply unit), and the like. The configuration of each gas supply unit will be described later.
また、PM110aには、チャンバ100aとチャンバ100bのそれぞれを排気するガス排気部が設けられている。図4に示す様に、一つのガス排気部が複数のチャンバを排気する様に構成される。 Further, the PM 110a is provided with a gas exhaust unit that exhausts each of the chamber 100a and the chamber 100b. As shown in FIG. 4, one gas exhaust unit is configured to exhaust a plurality of chambers.
この様に、PMに設けられた複数のチャンバは一つのガス供給部と一つのガス排気部を共有するように構成される。 As described above, the plurality of chambers provided in the PM are configured to share one gas supply unit and one gas exhaust unit.
また、PM100a,100b,100c,100dのそれぞれは、異なる温度帯の処理を行う場合が有る。例えば、PM100a,100bでは、低温処理(第1温度での処理)を行い、PM100c,100dで高温処理(第2温度での処理(第2温度>第1温度))を行う場合がある。この様な場合、以下の課題を生じ、ウエハ200毎の熱履歴が変化し、基板毎の処理均一性が低下することが有る。 In addition, each of the PMs 100a, 100b, 100c, and 100d may perform processing in different temperature zones. For example, the PMs 100a and 100b may perform low temperature processing (processing at the first temperature), and the PMs 100c and 100d may perform high temperature processing (processing at the second temperature (second temperature> first temperature)). In such a case, the following problems occur, the thermal history for each wafer 200 changes, and the processing uniformity for each substrate may decrease.
(a)
PM100a,100bから搬出されるウエハ200の温度と、PM100c,100dから搬出される温度とが異なり、ウエハ200をL/L室1300で冷却する時間にバラつきが生じ、搬送シーケンスに遅延が生じる課題が有る。
(A)
The temperature of the wafer 200 unloaded from the PMs 100a and 100b is different from the temperature unloaded from the PMs 100c and 100d, and the time for cooling the wafer 200 in the L / L chamber 1300 varies, resulting in a delay in the transfer sequence. Yes.
(b)
PMからL/L室1300までの処理済のウエハ200の搬送時間が異なることが有る。これにより、L/L室1300に搬入されたウエハ200の温度が異なり、L/L室1300で冷却する時間にバラつきが生じ、搬送シーケンスに遅延を生じる課題が有る。例えば、後述の交換搬送で取り出した処理済のウエハ200をL/L室1300に搬送する場合と、取り出し搬送で取り出した処理済のウエハ200をL/L室1300に搬送する場合とでは、L/L室1300に搬入されたウエハ200の温度が異なる。交換搬送では、処理済のウエハ200を取りだしてから交換搬送が完了するまでに、TM1400内で待機する時間が有るため、取り出し搬送時のウエハ200の温度よりも低くなる。
(B)
The transfer time of the processed wafer 200 from the PM to the L / L chamber 1300 may be different. As a result, the temperature of the wafer 200 loaded into the L / L chamber 1300 differs, and the cooling time in the L / L chamber 1300 varies, causing a problem of delaying the transfer sequence. For example, in the case where the processed wafer 200 taken out by the exchange transfer described later is transferred to the L / L chamber 1300 and in the case where the processed wafer 200 taken out by the take-out transfer is transferred to the L / L chamber 1300, L The temperature of the wafer 200 loaded into the / L chamber 1300 is different. In the exchange transfer, since there is a waiting time in the TM 1400 from the removal of the processed wafer 200 to the completion of the exchange transfer, the temperature becomes lower than the temperature of the wafer 200 during the take-out transfer.
(c)
真空搬送ロボット1700の二つのアーム1800,1900のいずれかで一枚のウエハ200を搬出した後に、二枚のウエハ200を搬出際に、二枚のウエハ200に温度差を生じることがある。例えば、アーム1800の内、ツイーザ1801でウエハ200を搬出して、ツイーザ1802でウエハ200を搬出しない場合に、ツイーザ1801,1802のそれぞれの温度に差が生じる。これにより、次にウエハ200を二枚搬送する際に、ウエハ200が、ツイーザそれぞれの温度の影響を受け、二枚のウエハ200それぞれの温度が異なってしまう課題がある。
(C)
When one wafer 200 is unloaded by one of the two arms 1800 and 1900 of the vacuum transfer robot 1700, when the two wafers 200 are unloaded, a temperature difference may occur between the two wafers 200. For example, when the wafer 200 is unloaded by the tweezers 1801 and the wafer 200 is not unloaded by the tweezers 1802 in the arm 1800, the temperatures of the tweezers 1801 and 1802 are different. As a result, the next time the two wafers 200 are transferred, the wafers 200 are affected by the temperature of each of the tweezers, so that the temperatures of the two wafers 200 are different.
次に、基板処理装置としてのチャンバそれぞれの構成について説明する。 Next, the configuration of each chamber as the substrate processing apparatus will be described.
(2)基板処理装置の構成
チャンバ100は、例えば、絶縁膜形成ユニットであり、図5に示されているように、枚葉式基板処理装置として構成されている。ここでは、チャンバ100aについて説明する。
(2) Configuration of Substrate Processing Apparatus The chamber 100 is an insulating film forming unit, for example, and is configured as a single wafer processing apparatus as shown in FIG. Here, the chamber 100a will be described.
図5に示すとおり、チャンバ100aは処理容器202を備えている。処理容器202は、例えば水平断面が円形であり扁平な密閉容器として構成されている。また、処理容器202は、例えばアルミニウム(Al)やステンレス(SUS)などの金属材料または、石英により構成されている。処理容器202内には、基板としてのシリコンウエハ等のウエハ200を処理する処理空間(処理室)201と、移載空間(移載室)203が形成されている。処理容器202は、上部容器202aと下部容器202bで構成される。上部容器202aと下部容器202bの間には仕切部204が設けられる。上部処理容器202aに囲まれた空間であって、仕切部204よりも上方の空間を処理室201と呼ぶ。また、下部容器202bに囲まれた空間であって、ゲートバルブ1490付近を移載室203と呼ぶ。 As shown in FIG. 5, the chamber 100 a includes a processing container 202. The processing container 202 is configured as a flat sealed container having a circular horizontal cross section, for example. The processing container 202 is made of, for example, a metal material such as aluminum (Al) or stainless steel (SUS), or quartz. In the processing container 202, a processing space (processing chamber) 201 for processing a wafer 200 such as a silicon wafer as a substrate and a transfer space (transfer chamber) 203 are formed. The processing container 202 includes an upper container 202a and a lower container 202b. A partition 204 is provided between the upper container 202a and the lower container 202b. A space surrounded by the upper processing container 202a and above the partition unit 204 is referred to as a processing chamber 201. In addition, the space surrounded by the lower container 202b and the vicinity of the gate valve 1490 is referred to as a transfer chamber 203.
下部容器202bの側面には、ゲートバルブ1490に隣接した基板搬入出口1480が設けられており、ウエハ200は基板搬入出口1480を介してTM1400と移載室203との間を移動する。下部容器202bの底部には、リフトピン207が複数設けられている。更に、下部容器202bは接地されている。 A substrate loading / unloading port 1480 adjacent to the gate valve 1490 is provided on the side surface of the lower container 202b, and the wafer 200 moves between the TM 1400 and the transfer chamber 203 via the substrate loading / unloading port 1480. A plurality of lift pins 207 are provided at the bottom of the lower container 202b. Furthermore, the lower container 202b is grounded.
処理室201内には、ウエハ200を支持する基板支持部210が設けられている。基板支持部210は、ウエハ200を載置する載置面211と、載置面211を表面に持つ載置台212、加熱部としてのヒータ213を主に有する。基板載置台212には、リフトピン207が貫通する貫通孔214が、リフトピン207と対応する位置にそれぞれ設けられている。また、基板載置台212には、ウエハ200や処理室201にバイアスを印加するバイアス電極256が設けられていても良い。ここで、ヒータ213には、温度測定部400が接続され、ヒータ213の温度情報をコントローラ260に送信可能に構成される。また、バイアス電極256は、バイアス調整部257に接続され、バイアス調整部257によって、バイアスが調整可能に構成される。バイアス調整部257の設定情報は、コントローラ260と送受信可能に構成される。 A substrate support 210 that supports the wafer 200 is provided in the processing chamber 201. The substrate support unit 210 mainly includes a mounting surface 211 on which the wafer 200 is mounted, a mounting table 212 having the mounting surface 211 on the surface, and a heater 213 as a heating unit. The substrate mounting table 212 is provided with through holes 214 through which the lift pins 207 pass, respectively, at positions corresponding to the lift pins 207. Further, the substrate mounting table 212 may be provided with a bias electrode 256 for applying a bias to the wafer 200 and the processing chamber 201. Here, the temperature measurement unit 400 is connected to the heater 213 so that temperature information of the heater 213 can be transmitted to the controller 260. The bias electrode 256 is connected to the bias adjustment unit 257, and the bias adjustment unit 257 is configured to be able to adjust the bias. Setting information of the bias adjustment unit 257 is configured to be able to be transmitted to and received from the controller 260.
基板載置台212はシャフト217によって支持される。シャフト217は、処理容器202の底部を貫通しており、更には処理容器202の外部で昇降部218に接続されている。昇降部218を作動させてシャフト217及び支持台212を昇降させることにより、基板載置面211上に載置されるウエハ200を昇降させることが可能となっている。なお、シャフト217下端部の周囲はベローズ219により覆われており、処理室201内は気密に保持されている。 The substrate mounting table 212 is supported by the shaft 217. The shaft 217 passes through the bottom of the processing container 202 and is further connected to the elevating unit 218 outside the processing container 202. The wafer 200 placed on the substrate placement surface 211 can be raised and lowered by operating the raising / lowering unit 218 to raise and lower the shaft 217 and the support base 212. Note that the periphery of the lower end of the shaft 217 is covered with a bellows 219, and the inside of the processing chamber 201 is kept airtight.
基板載置台212は、ウエハ200の搬送時には、ウエハ移載位置に移動し、ウエハ200の第1処理時には図5の実線で示した第1処理位置(ウエハ処理位置)に移動する。また、第2処理時には、図5の破線で示した第2処理位置に移動する。なお、ウエハ移載位置は、リフトピン207の上端が、基板載置面211の上面から突出する位置である。 The substrate mounting table 212 moves to the wafer transfer position when the wafer 200 is transferred, and moves to the first processing position (wafer processing position) indicated by the solid line in FIG. 5 during the first processing of the wafer 200. Further, during the second processing, it moves to the second processing position indicated by the broken line in FIG. The wafer transfer position is a position where the upper end of the lift pin 207 protrudes from the upper surface of the substrate placement surface 211.
具体的には、基板載置台212をウエハ移載位置まで下降させた時には、リフトピン207の上端部が基板載置面211の上面から突出して、リフトピン207がウエハ200を下方から支持するようになっている。また、基板載置台212をウエハ処理位置まで上昇させたときには、リフトピン207は基板載置面211の上面から埋没して、基板載置面211がウエハ200を下方から支持するようになっている。なお、リフトピン207は、ウエハ200と直接触れるため、例えば、石英やアルミナなどの材質で形成することが望ましい。 Specifically, when the substrate mounting table 212 is lowered to the wafer transfer position, the upper ends of the lift pins 207 protrude from the upper surface of the substrate mounting surface 211, and the lift pins 207 support the wafer 200 from below. ing. When the substrate mounting table 212 is raised to the wafer processing position, the lift pins 207 are buried from the upper surface of the substrate mounting surface 211 so that the substrate mounting surface 211 supports the wafer 200 from below. In addition, since the lift pins 207 are in direct contact with the wafer 200, it is desirable to form the lift pins 207 from a material such as quartz or alumina, for example.
(排気系)
処理室201(上部容器202a)の内壁側面には、処理室201の雰囲気を排気する第1排気部としての第1排気口221が設けられている。第1排気口221には排気管224aが接続されており、排気管224aには、処理室201内を所定の圧力に制御するAPC等の圧力調整器227aと真空ポンプ223が順に直列に接続されている。主に、第1排気口221、排気管224a、圧力調整器227aにより第一の排気系(排気ライン)が構成される。なお、真空ポンプ223も第一の排気系の構成としても良い。また、移載室203の内壁側面には、移載室203の雰囲気を排気する第2排気口1481が設けられている。また、第2排気口1481には排気管1482が設けられている。排気管1482には、圧力調整器228が設けられ、移載室203内の圧力を所定の圧力に排気可能に構成されている。また、移載室203を介して処理室201内の雰囲気を排気することもできる。また、圧力調整器227aは、圧力情報や、弁開度の情報をコントローラ260と送受信可能に構成される。また、真空ポンプ223は、ポンプのON/OFF情報や負荷情報等をコントローラ260に送信可能に構成される。
(Exhaust system)
A first exhaust port 221 serving as a first exhaust unit that exhausts the atmosphere of the processing chamber 201 is provided on the inner wall side surface of the processing chamber 201 (upper container 202a). An exhaust pipe 224a is connected to the first exhaust port 221, and a pressure regulator 227a such as APC for controlling the inside of the processing chamber 201 to a predetermined pressure and a vacuum pump 223 are connected in series to the exhaust pipe 224a. ing. A first exhaust system (exhaust line) is mainly configured by the first exhaust port 221, the exhaust pipe 224a, and the pressure regulator 227a. The vacuum pump 223 may also be configured as the first exhaust system. A second exhaust port 1481 for exhausting the atmosphere of the transfer chamber 203 is provided on the inner wall side surface of the transfer chamber 203. Further, an exhaust pipe 1482 is provided at the second exhaust port 1481. The exhaust pipe 1482 is provided with a pressure regulator 228 so that the pressure in the transfer chamber 203 can be exhausted to a predetermined pressure. In addition, the atmosphere in the processing chamber 201 can be exhausted through the transfer chamber 203. The pressure regulator 227a is configured to be able to transmit / receive pressure information and valve opening information to / from the controller 260. The vacuum pump 223 is configured to be able to transmit pump ON / OFF information, load information, and the like to the controller 260.
(ガス導入口)
処理室201の上部に設けられるシャワーヘッド234の上面(天井壁)には、処理室201内に各種ガスを供給するためのガス導入口241が設けられている。ガス供給部であるガス導入口241に接続される各ガス供給ユニットの構成については後述する。
(Gas inlet)
A gas inlet 241 for supplying various gases into the processing chamber 201 is provided on the upper surface (ceiling wall) of the shower head 234 provided in the upper portion of the processing chamber 201. The configuration of each gas supply unit connected to the gas inlet 241 that is a gas supply unit will be described later.
(ガス分散ユニット)
ガス分散ユニットとしてのシャワーヘッド234は、バッファ室232、第1活性化部としての第1電極244を有する。第1電極244には、ガスをウエハ200に分散供給する孔234aが複数設けられている。シャワーヘッド234は、ガス導入口241と処理室201との間に設けられている。ガス導入口241から導入されるガスは、シャワーヘッド234のバッファ室232(分散部)に供給され、孔234aを介して処理室201に供給される。
(Gas dispersion unit)
The shower head 234 as a gas dispersion unit has a buffer chamber 232 and a first electrode 244 as a first activation unit. The first electrode 244 is provided with a plurality of holes 234a for supplying gas to the wafer 200 in a distributed manner. The shower head 234 is provided between the gas inlet 241 and the processing chamber 201. The gas introduced from the gas introduction port 241 is supplied to the buffer chamber 232 (dispersing part) of the shower head 234 and is supplied to the processing chamber 201 through the hole 234a.
なお、第1電極244は、導電性の金属で構成され、ガスを励起するための活性化部(励起部)の一部として構成される。第1電極244には、電磁波(高周波電力やマイクロ波)が供給可能に構成されている。なお、蓋231を導電性部材で構成する際には、蓋231と第1電極244との間に絶縁ブロック233が設けられ、蓋231と第1電極部244の間を絶縁する構成となる。 The first electrode 244 is made of a conductive metal and is configured as a part of an activation part (excitation part) for exciting the gas. The first electrode 244 is configured to be able to supply electromagnetic waves (high-frequency power or microwaves). Note that when the lid 231 is formed of a conductive member, an insulating block 233 is provided between the lid 231 and the first electrode 244 to insulate between the lid 231 and the first electrode portion 244.
なお、バッファ室232に、ガスガイド235が設けられていても良い。ガスガイド235は、ガス導入孔241を中心としてウエハ200の径方向に向かうにつれ径が広がる円錐形状である。ガスガイド235の下端の水平方向の径は孔234aが設けられる領域の端部よりも更に外周にまで延びて形成される。ガスガイド235が設けられていることによって、複数の孔234aそれぞれに均一にガスを供給することができ、ウエハ200の面内に供給される活性種の量を均一化させることができる。 Note that a gas guide 235 may be provided in the buffer chamber 232. The gas guide 235 has a conical shape having a diameter that increases in the radial direction of the wafer 200 around the gas introduction hole 241. The horizontal diameter of the lower end of the gas guide 235 is formed so as to extend further to the outer periphery than the end of the region where the hole 234a is provided. By providing the gas guide 235, gas can be uniformly supplied to each of the plurality of holes 234a, and the amount of active species supplied in the plane of the wafer 200 can be made uniform.
(活性化部(プラズマ生成部))
活性化部としての電極244には、整合器251と高周波電源部252が接続され、電磁波(高周波電力やマイクロ波)が供給可能に構成されている。これにより、処理室201内に供給されたガスを活性化させることができる。また、電極244は、容量結合型のプラズマを生成可能に構成される。具体的には、電極244は、導電性の板状に形成され、上部容器202aに支持されるように構成される。活性化部は、少なくとも電極部244、整合器251、高周波電源部252で構成される。なお、活性化部に、インピーダンス計254を含めるように構成しても良い。なお、第1電極244と高周波電源252との間に、インピーダンス計254を設けても良い。インピーダンス計254を設けることによって、測定されたインピーダンスに基づいて、整合器251、高周波電源252をフィードバック制御することができる。また、高周波電源252は、電力の設定情報をコントローラ260と送受信可能に構成され、整合器251は、整合情報(進行波データ、反射波データ)をコントローラ260と送受信可能に構成され、インピーダンス計254は、インピーダンス情報をコントローラ260と送受信可能に構成される。
(Activator (plasma generator))
A matching unit 251 and a high-frequency power supply unit 252 are connected to the electrode 244 serving as an activating unit so that electromagnetic waves (high-frequency power and microwaves) can be supplied. Thereby, the gas supplied into the processing chamber 201 can be activated. The electrode 244 is configured to be able to generate capacitively coupled plasma. Specifically, the electrode 244 is formed in a conductive plate shape and is configured to be supported by the upper container 202a. The activation unit includes at least an electrode unit 244, a matching unit 251, and a high frequency power supply unit 252. In addition, you may comprise so that the impedance meter 254 may be included in an activation part. An impedance meter 254 may be provided between the first electrode 244 and the high frequency power source 252. By providing the impedance meter 254, the matching unit 251 and the high-frequency power source 252 can be feedback-controlled based on the measured impedance. The high frequency power supply 252 is configured to be able to transmit and receive power setting information to and from the controller 260, and the matching unit 251 is configured to be able to transmit and receive matching information (traveling wave data and reflected wave data) to and from the controller 260, and the impedance meter 254. Is configured to be able to transmit and receive impedance information to and from the controller 260.
(ガス供給系)
ガス導入口241には、ガス供給管150a(150x)が接続されている。ガス供給管150xからは、後述の第1ガス、第2ガス、パージガスが供給される。ここで、xには、各チャンバに対応するa,b,c,d,e,f,g,hのいずれかである。以下では、チャンバ100aのガス導入口241に接続されるガス供給系について説明し、他のチャンバについては省略する。
(Gas supply system)
A gas supply pipe 150a (150x) is connected to the gas inlet 241. A first gas, a second gas, and a purge gas, which will be described later, are supplied from the gas supply pipe 150x. Here, x is one of a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h corresponding to each chamber. Hereinafter, a gas supply system connected to the gas inlet 241 of the chamber 100a will be described, and the other chambers will be omitted.
図4に、第1ガス供給部、第2ガス供給部、パージガス供給部等のガス供給系の概略構成図を示す。 FIG. 4 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a gas supply system such as a first gas supply unit, a second gas supply unit, and a purge gas supply unit.
図4に示す様に、ガス供給管150aには、ガス供給管集合部140aが接続されている。ガス供給管集合部140aには、第1ガス(処理ガス)供給管113a、パージガス供給管133a、第2ガス(処理ガス)供給管123aが接続される。 As shown in FIG. 4, a gas supply pipe assembly 140a is connected to the gas supply pipe 150a. A first gas (processing gas) supply pipe 113a, a purge gas supply pipe 133a, and a second gas (processing gas) supply pipe 123a are connected to the gas supply pipe assembly 140a.
(第1ガス供給部)
第1ガス供給部には、第1ガス供給管113a、MFC115a、バルブ116aが設けられている。なお、第1ガス供給管113aに接続される第1ガス供給源113を第1ガス供給部に含めて構成しても良い。また、処理ガスの原料が液体や固体の場合には、気化器180が設けられていても良い。
(First gas supply unit)
The first gas supply unit is provided with a first gas supply pipe 113a, an MFC 115a, and a valve 116a. The first gas supply source 113 connected to the first gas supply pipe 113a may be included in the first gas supply unit. Further, when the raw material of the processing gas is liquid or solid, a vaporizer 180 may be provided.
(第2ガス供給部)
第2ガス供給部には、第2ガス供給管123a、MFC125a、バルブ126aが設けられている。なお、第2ガス供給管123aに接続される第2ガス供給源123を第2ガス供給部に含めて構成しても良い。
なお、リモートプラズマユニット(RPU)124を設けて、第2ガスを活性化させるように構成しても良い。
(Second gas supply unit)
The second gas supply unit is provided with a second gas supply pipe 123a, an MFC 125a, and a valve 126a. The second gas supply source 123 connected to the second gas supply pipe 123a may be included in the second gas supply unit.
A remote plasma unit (RPU) 124 may be provided to activate the second gas.
(パージガス供給部)
パージガス供給部には、パージガス供給管133a、MFC135a、バルブ136aが設けられている。なお、パージガス供給管133aに接続されるパージガス供給源133をパージガス供給部に含めて構成しても良い。
(Purge gas supply unit)
The purge gas supply unit is provided with a purge gas supply pipe 133a, an MFC 135a, and a valve 136a. The purge gas supply source 133 connected to the purge gas supply pipe 133a may be included in the purge gas supply unit.
(制御部)
図1〜図5に示すように基板処理システム1000、チャンバ100は、基板処理システム1000と、基板処理装置100の各部の動作を制御するコントローラ260を有している。
(Control part)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the substrate processing system 1000 and the chamber 100 include a substrate processing system 1000 and a controller 260 that controls the operation of each unit of the substrate processing apparatus 100.
コントローラ260の概略を図6に示す。制御部(制御手段)であるコントローラ260は、CPU(Central Processing Unit)260a、RAM(Random Access Memory)260b、記憶装置260c、I/Oポート260dを備えたコンピュータとして構成されている。RAM260b、記憶装置260c、I/Oポート260dは、内部バス260eを介して、CPU260aとデータ交換可能なように構成されている。コントローラ260には、例えばタッチパネル等として構成された入出力装置261や、外部記憶装置262、送受信部285などが接続可能に構成されている。 An outline of the controller 260 is shown in FIG. The controller 260 serving as a control unit (control means) is configured as a computer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 260a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 260b, a storage device 260c, and an I / O port 260d. The RAM 260b, the storage device 260c, and the I / O port 260d are configured to exchange data with the CPU 260a via the internal bus 260e. For example, an input / output device 261 configured as a touch panel, an external storage device 262, a transmission / reception unit 285, and the like can be connected to the controller 260.
記憶装置260cは、例えばフラッシュメモリ、HDD(Hard Disk Drive)等で構成されている。記憶装置260c内には、基板処理装置の動作を制御する制御プログラムや、後述する基板処理の手順や条件などが記載されたプロセスレシピ、ウエハ200への処理に用いるプロセスレシピを設定するまでの過程で生じる演算データや処理データ等が読み出し可能に格納されている。なお、プロセスレシピは、後述する基板処理工程における各手順をコントローラ260に実行させ、所定の結果を得ることが出来るように組み合わされたものであり、プログラムとして機能する。以下、このプロセスレシピや制御プログラム等を総称して、単にプログラムともいう。なお、本明細書においてプログラムという言葉を用いた場合は、プロセスレシピ単体のみを含む場合、制御プログラム単体のみを含む場合、または、その両方を含む場合がある。また、RAM260bは、CPU260aによって読み出されたプログラム、演算データ、処理データ等のデータが一時的に保持されるメモリ領域(ワークエリア)として構成されている。 The storage device 260c is configured by, for example, a flash memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like. In the storage device 260c, a process for setting a control program for controlling the operation of the substrate processing apparatus, a process recipe in which a procedure and conditions for substrate processing to be described later are described, and a process recipe used for processing on the wafer 200 are set. Calculation data, processing data, and the like generated in the above are stored in a readable manner. Note that the process recipe is a combination of functions so that a predetermined result can be obtained by causing the controller 260 to execute each procedure in a substrate processing step to be described later, and functions as a program. Hereinafter, the process recipe, the control program, and the like are collectively referred to as simply a program. When the term “program” is used in this specification, it may include only a process recipe alone, may include only a control program alone, or may include both. The RAM 260b is configured as a memory area (work area) in which data such as a program, calculation data, and processing data read by the CPU 260a is temporarily stored.
I/Oポート260dは、ゲートバルブ1290,1330,1350,1490、昇降部218、ヒータ213、圧力調整器227,1620、真空ポンプ223(223a,223b,223c,223d),1630、整合器251、高周波電源部252、MFC115(115a,115b,115c,115d),125(125a,125b,125c,125d),135(135a,135b,135c,135d),1530,501c,502c、バルブ116(116a,116b,116c,116d),126(126a,126b,126c,126d),136(136a,136b,136c,136d),228,1540,502a,502b、(RPU124、気化器180、)バイアス制御部257、真空搬送ロボット1700、大気搬送ロボット1220、チラー803等に接続されている。また、インピーダンス計254等にも接続されていても良い。 The I / O port 260d includes gate valves 1290, 1330, 1350, 1490, an elevator 218, a heater 213, pressure regulators 227, 1620, a vacuum pump 223 (223a, 223b, 223c, 223d), 1630, an aligner 251, High-frequency power supply unit 252, MFC 115 (115a, 115b, 115c, 115d), 125 (125a, 125b, 125c, 125d), 135 (135a, 135b, 135c, 135d), 1530, 501c, 502c, valve 116 (116a, 116b) , 116c, 116d), 126 (126a, 126b, 126c, 126d), 136 (136a, 136b, 136c, 136d), 228, 1540, 502a, 502b, (RPU 124, vaporizer 180,) bias control unit 25 , The vacuum transfer robot 1700, the atmospheric transfer robot 1220, and is connected to the chiller 803 and the like. It may also be connected to an impedance meter 254 or the like.
演算部としてのCPU260aは、記憶装置260cからの制御プログラムを読み出して実行すると共に、入出力装置261からの操作コマンドの入力等に応じて記憶装置260cからプロセスレシピを読み出すように構成されている。また、送受信部285から入力された設定値と、記憶装置260cに記憶されたプロセスレシピや制御データとを比較・演算して、演算データを算出可能に構成されている。また、演算データから対応する処理データ(プロセスレシピ)の決定処理等を実行可能に構成されている。そして、CPU260aは、読み出されたプロセスレシピの内容に沿うように、ゲートバルブ1490の開閉動作、昇降部218の昇降動作、ヒータ213への電力供給動作、圧力調整器227,228の圧力調整動作、真空ポンプ223のオンオフ制御、MFC115,125,135、145、155,501c,502cでのガス流量制御動作、RPU124,144,154のガスの活性化動作、バルブ116,126,136,237,146,156,502a,502bでのガスのオンオフ制御、整合器251の電力の整合動作、高周波電源部252の電力制御、バイアス制御部257の制御動作、インピーダンス計254が測定した測定データに基づいた整合器251の整合動作や、高周波電源252の電力制御動作、等を制御するように構成されている。各構成の制御を行う際は、CPU260a内の送受信部が、プロセスレシピの内容に沿った制御情報を送信/受信することで制御する。 The CPU 260a as a calculation unit is configured to read and execute a control program from the storage device 260c, and to read a process recipe from the storage device 260c in response to an operation command input from the input / output device 261 or the like. In addition, the setting value input from the transmission / reception unit 285 and the process recipe and control data stored in the storage device 260c are compared and calculated to calculate calculation data. In addition, it is configured to be able to execute processing data (process recipe) determination processing corresponding to calculation data. Then, the CPU 260a opens and closes the gate valve 1490, moves up and down the lifting unit 218, supplies power to the heater 213, and adjusts the pressure of the pressure regulators 227 and 228 in accordance with the contents of the read process recipe. , On / off control of vacuum pump 223, gas flow rate control operation in MFC 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 501c, 502c, gas activation operation of RPU 124, 144, 154, valves 116, 126, 136, 237, 146 , 156, 502 a, 502 b, gas on / off control, matching unit 251 power matching operation, high-frequency power supply unit 252 power control, bias control unit 257 control operation, matching based on measurement data measured by impedance meter 254 Matching operation of the device 251 and power control operation of the high-frequency power source 252. It is configured to Gosuru. When controlling each configuration, the transmission / reception unit in the CPU 260a performs control by transmitting / receiving control information in accordance with the contents of the process recipe.
なお、コントローラ260は、専用のコンピュータとして構成されている場合に限らず、汎用のコンピュータとして構成されていても良い。例えば、上述のプログラムを格納した外部記憶装置(例えば、磁気テープ、フレキシブルディスクやハードディスク等の磁気ディスク、CDやDVD等の光ディスク、MOなどの光磁気ディスク、USBメモリやメモリカード等の半導体メモリ)262を用意し、係る外部記憶装置262を用いて汎用のコンピュータにプログラムをインストールすること等により、本実施形態に係るコントローラ260を構成することができる。なお、コンピュータにプログラムを供給するための手段は、外部記憶装置262を介して供給する場合に限らない。例えば、送受信部285やネットワーク263(インターネットや専用回線)等の通信手段を用い、外部記憶装置262を介さずにプログラムを供給するようにしても良い。なお、記憶装置260cや外部記憶装置262は、コンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体として構成される。以下、これらを総称して、単に記録媒体ともいう。なお、本明細書において、記録媒体という言葉を用いた場合は、記憶装置260c単体のみを含む場合、外部記憶装置262単体のみを含む場合、または、それらの両方を含む場合が有る。 The controller 260 is not limited to being configured as a dedicated computer, and may be configured as a general-purpose computer. For example, an external storage device storing the above-described program (for example, a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk or a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD or DVD, a magneto-optical disk such as an MO, a semiconductor memory such as a USB memory or a memory card) The controller 260 according to the present embodiment can be configured by preparing the H.262 and installing the program in a general-purpose computer using the external storage device 262. The means for supplying the program to the computer is not limited to supplying the program via the external storage device 262. For example, the program may be supplied without using the external storage device 262 by using communication means such as the transmission / reception unit 285 or the network 263 (Internet or dedicated line). Note that the storage device 260c and the external storage device 262 are configured as computer-readable recording media. Hereinafter, these are collectively referred to simply as a recording medium. Note that in this specification, the term recording medium may include only the storage device 260c, only the external storage device 262, or both.
(2)半導体装置(半導体デバイス)の製造工程
次に、半導体装置(半導体デバイス)の製造工程の一工程として、基板上に絶縁膜を成膜する工程を例として、基板処理工程のフローを図7,図8,図9を参照して説明する。なお、ここで絶縁膜としては、例えば窒化膜としてのシリコン窒化(SiN)膜が成膜される。また、この製造工程の一工程は、上述の基板処理システム1000、チャンバ100で行われる。なお、以下の説明において、各部の動作はコントローラ260により制御される。
(2) Manufacturing process of semiconductor device (semiconductor device) Next, as a process of manufacturing the semiconductor device (semiconductor device), the flow of the substrate processing process is illustrated by taking the process of forming an insulating film on the substrate as an example. 7, FIG. 8, and FIG. Here, as the insulating film, for example, a silicon nitride (SiN) film as a nitride film is formed. In addition, one process of this manufacturing process is performed in the substrate processing system 1000 and the chamber 100 described above. In the following description, the operation of each unit is controlled by the controller 260.
なお、本明細書において「基板」という言葉を用いた場合も「ウエハ」という言葉を用いた場合と同様であり、その場合、上記説明において、「ウエハ」を「基板」に置き換えて考えればよい。 Note that the term “substrate” in this specification is the same as the term “wafer”, and in that case, the “wafer” may be replaced with “substrate” in the above description. .
以下に、基板処理工程について説明する。 Hereinafter, the substrate processing process will be described.
(処理装置設定工程S300)
基板処理に際しては、先ず、コントローラ260において各チャンバ100で行われるプロセスレシピの設定が行われる。例えば、記憶装置260cに記録されたデータをRAM260bに読み込み、I/Oポートを介して、各部に設定値が設定されることで行われる。なお、ネットワーク263を介して接続された上位装置500からプロセスレシピが送信されることによって設定されても良い。各部の動作の設定後、基板処理工程S301が行われる。
(Processing device setting step S300)
When processing a substrate, first, a process recipe set in each chamber 100 is set in the controller 260. For example, the data recorded in the storage device 260c is read into the RAM 260b, and setting values are set in each unit via the I / O port. It may be set by transmitting a process recipe from the host apparatus 500 connected via the network 263. After setting the operation of each part, the substrate processing step S301 is performed.
(基板処理工程S301)
基板処理工程S301では、プロセスレシピに応じて、ウエハ200を所定の温度に加熱した状態で、第一ガス供給部を制御して第一ガスを処理室201に供給すると共に、排気系を制御して処理室201を排気し、ウエハ200に処理を行う。なお、ここでは第二ガス供給部を制御して、第二ガスを第一ガスと同時に処理空間に存在させてCVD処理を行ったり、第一ガスと第二ガスとを交互に供給してサイクリック処理を行ったりしても良い。また、第二ガスをプラズマ状態として処理する場合は、RPU124の使用や、電極244に高周波電力を供給することで、処理室201内にプラズマを生成しても良い。
(Substrate processing step S301)
In the substrate processing step S301, in accordance with the process recipe, the first gas supply unit is controlled to supply the first gas to the processing chamber 201 while the wafer 200 is heated to a predetermined temperature, and the exhaust system is controlled. Then, the processing chamber 201 is evacuated, and the wafer 200 is processed. Here, the second gas supply unit is controlled so that the second gas is present in the processing space at the same time as the first gas to perform the CVD process, or the first gas and the second gas are alternately supplied to the side. Click processing may be performed. When processing the second gas in a plasma state, plasma may be generated in the processing chamber 201 by using the RPU 124 or supplying high-frequency power to the electrode 244.
膜処理方法の具体例であるサイクリック処理としては次の方法が考えられる。例えば第一ガスとしてジクロロシラン(SiH2Cl2,dichlorosilane:DCS)ガスを用い、第二ガスとしてアンモニア(NH3)ガスを用いた場合がある。第一工程ではDCSガスをウエハ200に供給し、第二工程ではNH3ガスをウエハ200に供給する。第一工程と第二工程の間には、パージ工程として、N2ガスを供給すると共に処理室201の雰囲気を排気する。この第一工程,パージ工程,第二工程を複数回行うサイクリック処理を行うことで、ウエハ200上にシリコン窒化(SiN)膜が形成される。 The following method can be considered as a cyclic treatment which is a specific example of the membrane treatment method. For example, dichlorosilane (SiH 2 Cl 2 , dichlorosilane: DCS) gas may be used as the first gas, and ammonia (NH 3 ) gas may be used as the second gas. In the first step, DCS gas is supplied to the wafer 200, and in the second step, NH 3 gas is supplied to the wafer 200. Between the first step and the second step, N 2 gas is supplied and the atmosphere of the processing chamber 201 is exhausted as a purge step. A silicon nitride (SiN) film is formed on the wafer 200 by performing cyclic processing in which the first process, the purge process, and the second process are performed a plurality of times.
(基板搬出工程S302)
ウエハ200に所定の処理が施された後、ウエハ200が処理室201から取り出される。処理室201からの取り出しは、真空搬送ロボット1700のアーム1900を用いて行われる。取り出しの際に、真空搬送ロボット1700のアーム1800に未処理のウエハ200が保持されている場合は、図8に示す第1搬送としてのスワップ搬送(交換搬送)が行われ、アーム1800に未処理のウエハ200が保持されていない場合は、図9に示す取り出し搬送のみが行われる。
(Substrate unloading step S302)
After predetermined processing is performed on the wafer 200, the wafer 200 is taken out from the processing chamber 201. Removal from the processing chamber 201 is performed using the arm 1900 of the vacuum transfer robot 1700. When the unprocessed wafer 200 is held on the arm 1800 of the vacuum transfer robot 1700 at the time of extraction, swap transfer (exchange transfer) as the first transfer shown in FIG. 8 is performed, and the arm 1800 is not processed. When the wafer 200 is not held, only the take-out conveyance shown in FIG. 9 is performed.
ここで図8を用いて、スワップ搬送について説明する。まず、基板支持部210が図5の破線で示す搬送位置に位置させることで、ウエハ200がリフタピン207で保持されている状態にする。また、GV1490を開き、移載室203とTM1400とを連通させる。移載室203とTM1400が連通した後、アーム1900を移載室203に挿入し、処理済のウエハ200をアーム1900に保持させる(a)。保持させた後、アーム1900をTM1400に移動させる(b)。アーム1900をTM1400に移動後、エレベータ1450によって、アーム1800を下降し、アーム1800を移載室203に挿入し、リフタピン207上に未処理のウエハ200を載置させる。この様にしてスワップ搬送が行われる。この様なスワップ搬送では、未処理のウエハ200を搬送させている間、処理済のウエハ200が、アーム1900上で待機することがある。この場合、待機中にウエハ200の温度が下がることがある。アーム1900上に保持されたウエハ200の熱は、アーム1900に伝導、または、アーム1800上に保持された未処理のウエハ200に放射される等して低下する。 Here, swap conveyance will be described with reference to FIG. First, the substrate support unit 210 is positioned at the transfer position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 5, so that the wafer 200 is held by the lifter pins 207. Moreover, GV1490 is opened and the transfer chamber 203 and TM1400 are made to communicate. After the transfer chamber 203 communicates with the TM 1400, the arm 1900 is inserted into the transfer chamber 203, and the processed wafer 200 is held by the arm 1900 (a). After being held, the arm 1900 is moved to TM1400 (b). After the arm 1900 is moved to TM1400, the arm 1800 is lowered by the elevator 1450, the arm 1800 is inserted into the transfer chamber 203, and the unprocessed wafer 200 is placed on the lifter pins 207. In this way, swap conveyance is performed. In such swap transfer, the processed wafer 200 may stand by on the arm 1900 while the unprocessed wafer 200 is being transferred. In this case, the temperature of the wafer 200 may decrease during standby. The heat of the wafer 200 held on the arm 1900 is reduced by conduction to the arm 1900 or radiation to the unprocessed wafer 200 held on the arm 1800.
次に、スワップ搬送を行わない、第2搬送としての取り出し搬送のみ行う場合について説明する。取り出し搬送の場合は、図9に示す様に、(b)のステップ完了後、真空搬送ロボットがL/L室1300に搬送を開始するため、待機時間が発生しない。このため、処理済のウエハ200の温度は低下が、第1搬送時よりも少なく、処理済のウエハ200の温度が維持されたままL/L室1300に搬送されることになる。 Next, a case where only the take-out conveyance as the second conveyance is performed without performing the swap conveyance will be described. In the case of take-out and transfer, as shown in FIG. 9, after the step (b) is completed, the vacuum transfer robot starts transfer to the L / L chamber 1300, so that no waiting time occurs. For this reason, the temperature of the processed wafer 200 decreases less than that during the first transfer, and the processed wafer 200 is transferred to the L / L chamber 1300 while the temperature of the processed wafer 200 is maintained.
この様に、搬送形態によって、L/L室1300に搬入される処理済のウエハ200の温度が変化する。発明者等が行った研究では、約100℃〜200℃程度変化することが分かった。 Thus, the temperature of the processed wafer 200 carried into the L / L chamber 1300 varies depending on the transfer mode. In studies conducted by the inventors, it was found that the temperature changes by about 100 ° C to 200 ° C.
(温度データ取得工程S303)
処理済のウエハ200を移載室203からL/L室1300に搬送する間、温度データ取得工程S303が行われる。温度データの取得は例えば、以下の方法が有る。
(Temperature data acquisition step S303)
While the processed wafer 200 is transferred from the transfer chamber 203 to the L / L chamber 1300, a temperature data acquisition step S303 is performed. For example, there are the following methods for acquiring the temperature data.
(A)
基板処理工程S301で設定されたウエハ200の温度に対応するウエハ200の温度データを記憶装置260cから読み出す。
(A)
The temperature data of the wafer 200 corresponding to the temperature of the wafer 200 set in the substrate processing step S301 is read from the storage device 260c.
(B)
TM1400に設けられた、温度センサ701a,701b,701c,701d,701e,701f,701g,701h,701i,701jの少なくとも一つ以上でウエハ200の温度を測定することによって、取得する。好ましくは、L/L室1300の前に設けられた温度センサ701iと701jのいずれか又は両方で測定する。温度センサ701i(701j)を用いることにより、L/L室1300に搬送される直前のウエハ200の温度を測定することができ、後述の判定工程S304で、ウエハ200に適した冷却レシピを判定させることができる。
(B)
The temperature is acquired by measuring the temperature of the wafer 200 with at least one of temperature sensors 701a, 701b, 701c, 701d, 701e, 701f, 701g, 701h, 701i, and 701j provided in the TM1400. Preferably, the measurement is performed by one or both of temperature sensors 701 i and 701 j provided in front of the L / L chamber 1300. By using the temperature sensor 701i (701j), the temperature of the wafer 200 immediately before being transferred to the L / L chamber 1300 can be measured, and a cooling recipe suitable for the wafer 200 is determined in a determination step S304 described later. be able to.
(判定工程S304)
判定工程S304では、取得した温度データに基づいて、処理済のウエハ200の温度に対して、最適な冷却工程に変更するか否かの判定が行われる。Yes判定(変更要)と判定された場合は、冷却レシピ変更工程S305の後に冷却工程S306を実行させ、No判定(変更不要)と判定された場合は、冷却レシピ変更工程S305を行わせずに、冷却工程S306を実行させる。例えば、PM100a,100bで第1温度での処理が行われ、PM100c,100dで第2温度での処理が行われている場合が有る。ここで第2温度>第1温度とする。PM100aで処理されたウエハ200の冷却後にPM100bで処理されたウエハ200を冷却する場合にはNo判定とし、PM100bで処理されたウエハ200の冷却後に、PM100cで処理されたウエハ200を冷却する際には、Yes判定とする。
(Determination step S304)
In the determination step S304, it is determined whether or not the temperature of the processed wafer 200 is changed to an optimal cooling step based on the acquired temperature data. When it is determined Yes (change required), the cooling process S306 is executed after the cooling recipe change process S305, and when it is determined No (no change required), the cooling recipe change process S305 is not performed. Then, the cooling step S306 is executed. For example, there is a case where processing at the first temperature is performed by the PMs 100a and 100b and processing at the second temperature is performed by the PMs 100c and 100d. Here, second temperature> first temperature. When the wafer 200 processed with the PM 100b is cooled after the cooling of the wafer 200 processed with the PM 100a, the determination is No. When the wafer 200 processed with the PM 100c is cooled after the cooling of the wafer 200 processed with the PM 100b, Is determined as Yes.
(冷却レシピ変更工程S305)
冷却レシピの変更工程S305では、図10に示す様に、記憶装置260cに格納された、冷却レシピテーブルから、ウエハ200の温度に対応する冷却レシピA1〜A5を読み出し、L/L室1300内に供給される不活性ガス流量や、冷媒流路802a,802bに供給される冷媒の流量が変更される。ここで、図10は、ウエハ200の温度に対応する冷却レシピの対応テーブルの例である。図10の例では、ウエハ温度が室温(RT)のときは、冷却レシピが選択されず、200℃以下の場合は冷却レシピ1をA2から読み出す。300℃以下の場合は、冷却レシピ2をA3から読み出す。400℃以下の場合は、冷却レシピ3をA4から読み出す。500℃以下の場合は、冷却レシピ4をA5から読み出す。なお、温度帯は適宜変更可能に構成されても良い。また、冷却レシピテーブルに対応するレシピデータが無い場合は、図11に示す設定データのテーブルから、設定データを直接読み出す様に構成しても良いし、設定データを所定のデータ範囲内で変更する様に構成しても良い。
(Cooling recipe change process S305)
In the cooling recipe changing step S305, as shown in FIG. 10, the cooling recipes A1 to A5 corresponding to the temperature of the wafer 200 are read from the cooling recipe table stored in the storage device 260c and stored in the L / L chamber 1300. The flow rate of the inert gas supplied and the flow rate of the refrigerant supplied to the refrigerant flow paths 802a and 802b are changed. Here, FIG. 10 is an example of a correspondence table of the cooling recipe corresponding to the temperature of the wafer 200. In the example of FIG. 10, when the wafer temperature is room temperature (RT), the cooling recipe is not selected, and when it is 200 ° C. or lower, the cooling recipe 1 is read from A2. In the case of 300 ° C. or lower, the cooling recipe 2 is read from A3. In the case of 400 ° C. or lower, the cooling recipe 3 is read from A4. When the temperature is 500 ° C. or lower, the cooling recipe 4 is read from A5. Note that the temperature zone may be configured to be appropriately changed. If there is no recipe data corresponding to the cooling recipe table, the setting data may be directly read from the setting data table shown in FIG. 11, or the setting data is changed within a predetermined data range. You may comprise like this.
冷却レシピが読み出された後、図11に示す、各冷却レシピに対応する設定データのテーブルを記憶装置260cから読み出して変更される。ここで、図11は、冷却レシピに対応する設定する各流量は、例えば、ウエハ200の温度が高くなるにつれて増大させる様に設定する。なお、各流量は、スワップ搬送の有無によっても変更されるように構成しても良い。この様に変更させることによって、ウエハ200の冷却時間を短縮させることができる。具体的には、冷却レシピ1が読み出され、交換搬送が有の場合は、不活性ガス流量:50、チラー流量1が読み出され、各部を設定する。 After the cooling recipe is read, the setting data table corresponding to each cooling recipe shown in FIG. 11 is read from the storage device 260c and changed. Here, in FIG. 11, each flow rate to be set corresponding to the cooling recipe is set to increase as the temperature of the wafer 200 increases, for example. In addition, you may comprise so that each flow volume may be changed also with the presence or absence of swap conveyance. By changing in this way, the cooling time of the wafer 200 can be shortened. Specifically, when the cooling recipe 1 is read and the exchange conveyance is present, the inert gas flow rate: 50 and the chiller flow rate 1 are read, and each part is set.
(冷却工程S306)
冷却工程S306では、コントローラ260cから読み出された冷却レシピを基に、所定流量の不活性ガスをL/L室1300に供給し、また、チラー803から冷媒流路802a,802bに所定流量の冷媒を供給し、処理済のウエハ200を冷却する。なお、冷媒流路802a,802bへの冷媒の供給は、処理済のウエハ200が、第2支持部1311c,1311dに載置された時に始まっていれば良く、ウエハ200が載置される前から供給し、冷却部801a,801bを事前に冷却しておいても良い。事前に冷却しておくことで、多くの処理済のウエハ200を冷却したとしても、冷却部801a,801bの温度上昇を抑制させることができる。また好ましくは、n枚目のX温度で処理されたウエハ200を冷却した後であって、n+1枚目のY温度で処理されたウエハ200が搬送される前に冷媒流路802a,802bに供給する冷媒流量を増やす様に構成しても良い。ここでnは整数、X温度<Y温度とする。この様に冷却部801a,801bを冷却することによって、n+1枚目のウエハ200の冷却時間を短縮させることができる。
(Cooling step S306)
In the cooling step S306, based on the cooling recipe read from the controller 260c, an inert gas having a predetermined flow rate is supplied to the L / L chamber 1300, and a refrigerant having a predetermined flow rate is supplied from the chiller 803 to the refrigerant flow paths 802a and 802b. And the processed wafer 200 is cooled. The supply of the refrigerant to the refrigerant flow paths 802a and 802b may be started when the processed wafer 200 is placed on the second support portions 1311c and 1311d, and before the wafer 200 is placed. The cooling units 801a and 801b may be cooled in advance. By cooling in advance, even if many processed wafers 200 are cooled, the temperature rise of the cooling units 801a and 801b can be suppressed. Preferably, the wafer 200 processed at the nth X temperature is cooled and supplied to the refrigerant flow paths 802a and 802b before the wafer 200 processed at the (n + 1) th Y temperature is transferred. You may comprise so that the refrigerant | coolant flow volume to increase may be increased. Here, n is an integer, and X temperature <Y temperature. By cooling the cooling units 801a and 801b in this way, the cooling time of the (n + 1) th wafer 200 can be shortened.
以上、本開示の一実施形態を具体的に説明したが、本開示は上述の実施形態に限定されるものではなく、その要旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々変更可能である。 As mentioned above, although one embodiment of this indication was described concretely, this indication is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be variously changed in the range which does not deviate from the gist.
上述では、第1ガスと第2ガスを交互に供給して成膜する方法について記したが、他の方法にも適用可能である。例えば、第1ガスと第2ガスの供給タイミングが重なる様な方法である。 In the above description, the method of forming the film by alternately supplying the first gas and the second gas has been described, but the present invention can be applied to other methods. For example, this is a method in which the supply timings of the first gas and the second gas overlap.
また、上述では、2種類のガスを供給して処理する方法について記したが、1種類のガスを用いた処理であっても良い。 In the above description, the method of supplying and processing two types of gas has been described, but the processing using one type of gas may be used.
また、上述では、成膜処理について記したが、他の処理にも適用可能である。例えば、プラズマを用いた拡散処理、酸化処理、窒化処理、酸窒化処理、還元処理、酸化還元処理、エッチング処理、加熱処理などが有る。例えば、反応ガスのみを用いて、基板表面や基板に形成された膜をプラズマ酸化処理や、プラズマ窒化処理する際にも本開示を適用することができる。また、反応ガスのみを用いたプラズマアニール処理にも適用することができる。これらの処理を第1処理として、その後、上述の第2処理を行わせても良い。 In the above description, the film forming process is described, but the present invention can be applied to other processes. For example, there are diffusion treatment using plasma, oxidation treatment, nitriding treatment, oxynitriding treatment, reduction treatment, oxidation-reduction treatment, etching treatment, heat treatment, and the like. For example, the present disclosure can also be applied to plasma oxidation treatment or plasma nitridation treatment of a substrate surface or a film formed on the substrate using only a reactive gas. Further, the present invention can be applied to a plasma annealing process using only a reactive gas. These processes may be the first process, and then the second process described above may be performed.
また、上述では、半導体装置の製造工程について記したが、実施形態に係る発明は、半導体装置の製造工程以外にも適用可能である。例えば、液晶デバイスの製造工程、太陽電池の製造工程、発光デバイスの製造工程、ガラス基板の処理工程、セラミック基板の処理工程、導電性基板の処理工程、などの基板処理が有る。 In the above description, the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device has been described. However, the invention according to the embodiment can be applied to processes other than the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device. For example, there are substrate processes such as a liquid crystal device manufacturing process, a solar cell manufacturing process, a light emitting device manufacturing process, a glass substrate processing process, a ceramic substrate processing process, and a conductive substrate processing process.
また、上述では、原料ガスとしてシリコン含有ガス、反応ガスとして窒素含有ガスを用いて、シリコン窒化膜を形成する例を示したが、他のガスを用いた成膜にも適用可能である。例えば、酸素含有膜、窒素含有膜、炭素含有膜、ホウ素含有膜、金属含有膜とこれらの元素が複数含有した膜等が有る。なお、これらの膜としては、例えば、AlO膜、ZrO膜、HfO膜、HfAlO膜、ZrAlO膜、SiC膜、SiCN膜、SiBN膜、TiN膜、TiC膜、TiAlC膜などが有る。 In the above description, the silicon nitride film is formed using the silicon-containing gas as the source gas and the nitrogen-containing gas as the reaction gas. However, the present invention can also be applied to film formation using other gases. For example, there are an oxygen-containing film, a nitrogen-containing film, a carbon-containing film, a boron-containing film, a metal-containing film, and a film containing a plurality of these elements. Examples of these films include AlO films, ZrO films, HfO films, HfAlO films, ZrAlO films, SiC films, SiCN films, SiBN films, TiN films, TiC films, and TiAlC films.
また、上述では、一つの処理室で一枚の基板を処理する装置構成を示したが、これに限らず、複数枚の基板を水平方向又は垂直方向に並べた装置であっても良い。 In the above description, an apparatus configuration for processing a single substrate in one processing chamber has been described.
100 処理装置
200 ウエハ(基板)
201 処理室
202 処理容器
212 基板載置台
213 ヒータ
221 第1排気口
234 シャワーヘッド
244 第1電極
260 コントローラ
100 processing apparatus 200 wafer (substrate)
201 Processing chamber 202 Processing container
212 Substrate mounting table
213 Heater
221 First exhaust port 234 Shower head 244 First electrode 260 Controller
Claims (8)
前記複数の処理室のそれぞれに設けられ前記基板を所定温度に加熱する加熱部と、
前記複数の処理室に接続された真空搬送室と、
前記真空搬送室に設けられ、前記基板を複数枚搬送可能な搬送ロボットと、
前記真空搬送室に接続されたロードロック室と、
前記ロードロック室内に設けられ、前記処理室で処理された基板を支持する支持部と、
前記ロードロック室に不活性ガスを供給する不活性ガス供給部と、
前記基板の温度に対応する冷却レシピが記録された記憶装置と、
前記基板を前記処理室で所定温度に加熱処理した後、前記基板を前記処理室から前記ロードロック室に搬送し、前記冷却レシピを前記記憶装置から読み出し、前記冷却レシピに基づいて前記基板に前記不活性ガスを供給して前記基板を冷却する様に、前記不活性ガス供給部を制御する制御部と、
を有する基板処理装置。 A plurality of processing chambers for processing substrates;
A heating unit provided in each of the plurality of processing chambers for heating the substrate to a predetermined temperature;
A vacuum transfer chamber connected to the plurality of processing chambers;
A transfer robot provided in the vacuum transfer chamber and capable of transferring a plurality of the substrates;
A load lock chamber connected to the vacuum transfer chamber;
A support portion provided in the load lock chamber and supporting a substrate processed in the processing chamber;
An inert gas supply unit for supplying an inert gas to the load lock chamber;
A storage device in which a cooling recipe corresponding to the temperature of the substrate is recorded;
After the substrate is heated to a predetermined temperature in the processing chamber, the substrate is transported from the processing chamber to the load lock chamber, the cooling recipe is read from the storage device, and the substrate is loaded on the substrate based on the cooling recipe. A control unit for controlling the inert gas supply unit so as to cool the substrate by supplying an inert gas;
A substrate processing apparatus.
前記真空搬送室内であって、前記ゲートバルブの側方に前記基板の温度を測定する温度センサを有し、
前記制御部は、前記温度センサで測定した温度に対応する前記冷却レシピを前記記憶装置から読み出す
請求項1に記載の基板処理装置。 The plurality of processing chambers and the vacuum transfer chamber are connected via a gate valve,
In the vacuum transfer chamber, having a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the substrate on the side of the gate valve,
The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit reads the cooling recipe corresponding to the temperature measured by the temperature sensor from the storage device.
前記制御部は、
前記二つのアームの内、一方のアームで前記処理室から処理済の基板を搬出し、他方のアームで未処理の基板を搬入した後、前記搬出した基板を前記ロードロック室に搬送する第1搬送を行う場合と、
前記二つのアームの内、一方のアームで前記処理室から処理済の基板を搬出し、他方のアームで未処理の基板を搬入せずに前記処理済の基板を前記ロードロック室に搬送する第2搬送を行う場合と、
で、前記記憶装置から読み出された冷却レシピの前記不活性ガスの供給量を異ならせて前記基板を冷却するよう前記搬送ロボットと前記不活性ガス供給部とを制御する
請求項1または2に記載の基板処理装置。 The transfer robot has two arms,
The controller is
A first of the two arms carries out a processed substrate from the processing chamber with one arm, and carries an untreated substrate with the other arm, and then transports the unloaded substrate to the load lock chamber. When carrying and
Of the two arms, one arm carries out a processed substrate from the processing chamber, and the other arm carries the processed substrate into the load lock chamber without carrying an untreated substrate. When carrying 2 transports,
The control unit controls the transfer robot and the inert gas supply unit to cool the substrate by varying the supply amount of the inert gas in the cooling recipe read from the storage device. The substrate processing apparatus as described.
前記第2搬送した場合の前記不活性ガスの供給量を
前記第1搬送した場合の前記不活性ガスの供給量よりも多くする様に前記不活性ガス供給部を設定して前記搬送ロボットと前記不活性ガス供給部とを制御する
請求項3に記載の基板処理装置。 The controller is
The inert gas supply unit is set so that the supply amount of the inert gas in the second transfer is larger than the supply amount of the inert gas in the first transfer. The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the substrate processing apparatus controls the inert gas supply unit.
前記制御部は、前記冷却レシピに基づいて前記冷媒を供給させるように前記冷却部を制御する
請求項1乃至4のいずれか一項に記載の基板処理装置。 In the load lock chamber, having a cooling unit provided at a position facing the substrate and supplied with a refrigerant inside,
The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the cooling unit to supply the refrigerant based on the cooling recipe.
前記加熱処理した基板を、前記複数の処理室に接続された真空搬送室内に設けられた搬送ロボットで前記処理室から前記真空搬送室に接続されたロードロック室に搬送する工程と、
前記ロードロック室で、前記基板の温度に対応する冷却レシピを記憶装置から読み出し、前記冷却レシピに基づいて前記基板に不活性ガスを供給して前記基板を冷却する工程と、
を有する半導体装置の製造方法。 Heat-treating a plurality of substrates in each of a plurality of treatment chambers;
Transferring the heat-treated substrate from the processing chamber to a load lock chamber connected to the vacuum transfer chamber by a transfer robot provided in a vacuum transfer chamber connected to the plurality of processing chambers;
In the load lock chamber, reading a cooling recipe corresponding to the temperature of the substrate from a storage device, supplying an inert gas to the substrate based on the cooling recipe, and cooling the substrate;
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising:
前記加熱処理した基板を、前記複数の処理室に接続された真空搬送室内に設けられた搬送ロボットで前記処理室から前記真空搬送室に接続されたロードロック室に搬送させる手順と、
前記ロードロック室で、前記基板温度に対応する冷却レシピを記憶装置から読み出し、前記冷却レシピに基づいて前記基板に不活性ガスを供給して前記基板を冷却させる手順と、
をコンピュータによって基板処理装置に実行させるプログラム。 A procedure for heat-treating a plurality of substrates in each of a plurality of processing chambers;
A step of transferring the heat-treated substrate from the processing chamber to a load lock chamber connected to the vacuum transfer chamber by a transfer robot provided in a vacuum transfer chamber connected to the plurality of processing chambers;
In the load lock chamber, a cooling recipe corresponding to the substrate temperature is read from a storage device, and an inert gas is supplied to the substrate based on the cooling recipe to cool the substrate;
For causing the substrate processing apparatus to execute the program.
前記加熱処理した基板を、前記複数の処理室に接続された真空搬送室内に設けられた搬送ロボットで前記処理室から前記真空搬送室に接続されたロードロック室に搬送させる手順と、
前記ロードロック室で、前記基板温度に対応する冷却レシピを記憶装置から読み出し、前記冷却レシピに基づいて前記基板に不活性ガスを供給して前記基板を冷却させる手順と、
をコンピュータによって基板処理装置に実行させるプログラムが記録された記録媒体。
A procedure for heat-treating a plurality of substrates in each of a plurality of processing chambers;
A step of transferring the heat-treated substrate from the processing chamber to a load lock chamber connected to the vacuum transfer chamber by a transfer robot provided in a vacuum transfer chamber connected to the plurality of processing chambers;
In the load lock chamber, a cooling recipe corresponding to the substrate temperature is read from a storage device, and an inert gas is supplied to the substrate based on the cooling recipe to cool the substrate;
A recording medium on which is recorded a program that causes a substrate processing apparatus to be executed by a computer.
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